Beth's 16th birthday!

On March 11, we celebrated Beth's 16th birthday at the....Waterford Crystal Factory.  On the way there, we went by these colorful buildings.  Aren't they beautiful?  If you could see down the road a bit, you'd see the ocean.  Sorry I didn't take 'that' picture!

Beth is admiring the crystal table setting in the museum.

Of course, Sebi goes right to the animal department.  Hello, bear!

Wolf showing Maggie the lines where the glass will be cut. 

We had a good tour of the glass-making process, then we left.    It was a good way to spend a special birthday.

Comeragh board meeting

The board comes to visit in February:

The board rented this holiday home in Ireland.  It was roomy and beautiful!  Here the board discusses camp life while the sun pours in on them.  They were here for several days and got a lot accomplished.

My new friends!  They are the wives of the board members.  For privacy, I won't write names...but assure me, if you see their faces around town...you will WANT to get to know them.  Absolutely awesome woman!!

Camp and board ladies eat out, a rarity for all of us.

Another Family Pic...

Tantalizing Tulips!

Magdalena having fun with my camera...

The hidden sheep

The other day Duane, Sebi, Ezra, and the entire work group decided to climb this mountain.  If you look closely, you'll see sheep grazing here and there.

If you walk up to the edge and peek over, you'll see this view!  By the way, did you see the sheep yet?  There's one on the cliff.  Well, if you still don't see it, Sebi will help.

Look quickly!

The guys really got to like this fellow.  That blue paint blotch on the sheep indicates ownership.  They all had a great adventure!

Well, all but one.

He was a good sport, though!  And he soon got his wish...to run and play all day, everyday, in the beautiful Comeragh Mountains!

Sweet Nieces and Nephews

Camp Starts

First day of Camp was today!  I haven't heard how it all went, except from Susan, who cooked the meals.  She said everything went well from her perspective.  

The first morning of camp.  It was a full rainbow over the Chehorta.

...and we found these girls at the other end of the rainbow.    It was better than a pot of gold!  These girls, Janae and MaryJane, extended their stay in Ireland so they could be of assistance to Karen Zeiset, who is expecting a baby soon.  They have been such a blessing!!

Quinten and Nehemiah working at the campsite.

Sebi doing what Sebi does best!  

the Comeraghs

String art made by Karen Zeiset.  Isn't that amazing?!  In the foreground is Beth's knitted scarf.  These were made for the Christmas craft exchange day.  But, the string art, in particular, seemed perfect for this post.